Quality Control Technician

Whitehall Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Control Technologist for a client in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will be responsible for Quality Control testing of production samples and key raw materials in their laboratory. Candidates should have A level qualifications in chemistry and physics, with strong analytical skills and a creative approach to problem-solving. A full driving license is required for site visits.

Qualifications

• Sound technical aptitude and analytical skills gained from previous experience.
• Preferably qualified to a minimum of A level in chemistry and physics.
• Computer literate with excellent verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Laboratory and Development Manager.
• Perform Quality Control testing of production samples and key raw materials.
• Assist with customer complaints investigations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Excellent verbal skills

Excellent written skills

Organizational skills

Methodical approach

Creativity

Computer literacy

Education

A level in chemistry and physics

Job description

Quality Control Technologist/QC - Thermoplastic Coatings - Milton Keynes

Our client manufactures high quality road marking materials for the Highway Construction and Maintenance sector offering specialist installation of a range of road marking materials and surface treatment products. They also provide full technical support including in-situ testing and monitoring for inter-company divisions and their clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to primarily undertake Quality Control (QC) testing in their well-equipped laboratories based at their site in Buckinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Laboratory and Development Manager
• Quality Control (QC) testing of production samples and key raw materials
• Support to manufacturing e.g., Non-conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Assistance with customer complaints investigations
• Assistance with calibration of equipment
• Ensuring all tasks are undertaken safely and in a timely manner
• Maintaining good housekeeping and tidying of the laboratory
• Assistance with raw material evaluations, product improvement and development

Candidate Profile

• Preferably qualified to a minimum of A level in chemistry and physics or to an equivalent standard, you will possess sound technical aptitude and analytical skills gained from your previous experience
• Well organised and methodical but with a creative and flexible approach
• Must be computer literate with excellent verbal and written skills and be comfortable working on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• A full driving licence is a mandatory requirement as some external site visits and testing will be required